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GFA and CalBank meet to discuss Ghana Beach Soccer sponsorship extension

The MD of CalBank Mr. Philip Owiredu has re-affirmed the commitment of CalBank to continue with their long standing relationship in the development and promotion of Ghana Beach Soccer.

 

Mr Owiredu and senior CalBank officials met with the President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) as well as the Chairman of Ghana Beach Soccer, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah and his executives for the first time since the Kurt Okraku administration took office.

 

“I hope this long standing relationship with beach beach soccer which will now place the sport under the umbrella of the Ghana FA would see even more strides being made. I wish to once again congratulate Mr Kurt Okraku on his election. I must say that so far I have been impressed with the positive tone he carries. I hope this would also materialize into positive action”.

 

CalBank is Ghana’s foremost indigenous financial  institution and has been the prime sponsor of the sand sport since 2011.

 

On his part, the FA Chief assured CalBank of exciting days and even firmer relationship.

 

“The good work that has been done over the years is highly commendable and that gives us a strong foundation to now accelerate the development of beach soccer to new heights”.

 

The sponsorship of consecutive league seasons and the national beach soccer team the Black Sharks as well as sanitation programs has won the bank numerous honours and commendations.

 

The meeting was also attended by the head of  Competitions at the GFA Mr Sena Akoto Ampaw , head of Sponsorship & Marketing Mr Jamil Maraby and Special aide to the FA President Mr Mike Osekere.

 

Mr Owiredu who succeeded Mr Frank Adu as CalBank MD in January 2020 has been at the center of the growth of beach soccer over the years. He believes with additional support, the sport will finally take off and realise the massive potential ahead.

 

Source: Ghanabeachsoccer.com

 

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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